Solid, passionate and political Bay Area hardcore band raises money for direct relief to Haiti. With Dead to Me and King City. Feb 5 at 8. $15. Slim’s,

333 11th St, San Francisco. 415.255.0333.Anvil

The real-live Spinal Tap, billed as “The Anvil Experience,” on tour to rake in the absurdity of their recent documentary. Feb 6 at 8. $17.50. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco. 415.346.6000.Nouvelle Vague

Suave French outfit now into their third album of kitchy new wave versions of punk rock and alternative songs. Feb 7 at 8. $25-$28. Regency Ballroom, Sutter and Van Ness, San Francisco. 800.745.3000.St. Vincent

Three girls, vintage equipment and a garage-rock schtick that’s made overnight heroes of this very basic, unlikely band. Feb 9 at 9. $10. Bottom of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco. 415.621.4455.More San Francisco events at www.sfstation.com.